You will find everything you need to know about paper crafting in “Papercraft from A to Z”. Ever wondered what Magic Mesh is? Or what you mean by masking fluid? You will find the answers in our thirteenth article in this series when we focus on everything in papercraft starting with the letter M.
Magic Mesh
Magic Mesh is a self-adhesive mesh which is used for decorative purposes on cards, layouts and other paper projects.
Magnolia Ink Magazine
A magazine from the swedish manufacturer Magnolia.
Mail Art
Small artworks sent through mail. For example Artist Trading Cards.
Making Cards and Papercrafts
A bi-monthly magazine about cards and other papercrafts. Published in United Kingdom.
Maritime
Maritime refers to anything connected with the sea and it is a popular theme for cardmaking and scrapbooking.
Masking Fluid
Masking Fluid is a liquid used for masking areas which needs protection when color is applied.
Masking Sheet
A adhesive sheet used for masking.
Masking Tape
A tape used for masking when stamping or coloring.
Masking Technique
A technique where you cover up parts of for example an image before stamping or painting.
Mat
A mat is a piece of paper behind an image on a card or a layout.
Memories Ink
A popular type of ink. Is available as dye, chalk and pigment ink.
Mesh
See Magic Mesh.
Metal Leaf
Thin foil used for decorative purposes in paper crafting. Also called Magic Leaf.
Metallic Rubon
A paste with metallic finish used for highlighting and accenting details on cards, layouts and other paper projects.
Metallic Wax
A wax which can be applied on paper, wood, clay and cement. Adds a metal like finsh.
Mica
Colored powder used for adding shimmer to paper projects.
Mica Spray
Colored spray which add shimmer effect to cards, layouts and other paper projects.
Micro Pearls
Micro Pearls are used for decorative purposes in papercraft.
Mini Album
Mini Albums are small albums made by cardmakers or scrapbookers. See examples here: Mini Albums
Mist
Mist is a spray with fine, delicate droplets.
Misti
A stamping tool which makes positioning of stamps easier. Manufactured by My Sweet Petunia.
Miura Folding
A folding technique used in origami. In cardmaking the Miura Folding technique has inspired a specific way to fold a card. See examples here: Miura Folding
Mixed Media
A project where two or more mediums or materials has been applied.
Modeling Paste
Thick substance. Used for enhancing art projects.
Modern Vintage
A style which combines elements from the traditional vintage style with a modern, contemporary design.
Mojo
Mojo refers to self-confidence, here your self-confidence when crafting.
Monochromatic
A card or layout with only one color in addition to white and/or black.
Mood Board
A collage of images, text, colors and other materials meant to inspire you to make artwork. Often used in challenges.
Mosaic
Small pieces of for example paper put closely together.
Motif
A decorative image or design. The focal point on a card or a layout.
Mounted Stamp
A mounted stamp is a stamp which has been mounted to EZ-mount and/or wood, plastic or other materials.
Mounting Squares
Mounting Squares are double-sided adhesive.
Multi Flap Card
A card with multiple flaps. See example here: Multi Flap Card
Multidimensional
When used in paper crafting multidimensional refers to cards, layouts or other paper projects which involves several dimensions. Often made by layering elements on paper projects.
Multitone Stamping
A stamping technique where you apply two or more colors of ink on the same stamp.
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